SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 55 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, but torque is 15 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 405 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. The Alfa Romeo 159 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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